How Do You Spell PROLETARIANIZE?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈə͡ʊltɑːɹˌi͡əna͡ɪz] (IPA)

"Proletarianize" is a verb meaning to make someone or something proletarian. It is pronounced as [proh-luh-tair-ee-uh-nahyz] with the primary stress on the second syllable. The word starts with a "pro" prefix, which means "forward", and then the root word "proletarian" is added to it. The suffix "-ize" is added to indicate the process of making someone or something into the class of proletarians. This word is not commonly used in everyday language but is still relevant in discussions on social classes and Marxism.

PROLETARIANIZE Meaning and Definition

1. The term "proletarianize" is a verb derived from the word "proletariat," which refers to the social class of wage-earning workers. In essence, to "proletarianize" means to transform or reduce someone or something into a member or characteristic of the proletariat. This concept is deeply rooted in Marxist theory and revolves around the idea of the proletariat as an exploited class within a capitalist society.

   In a broader context, "proletarianize" can be used to describe various processes or actions that result in the degradation, devaluation, or heightened vulnerability of individuals, groups, or even entire societies. This can occur through economic changes, socio-political systems, or other external influences that push individuals or groups into a position of economic dependency or reduced social status.

   The act of "proletarianizing" often involves stripping individuals or groups of ownership, control, or autonomy over their means of production and forcing them into a subservient role as wage laborers. It can also be associated with the loss of skills, knowledge, or cultural practices as a result of being reduced to a dependent or marginalized position within society.

   The term "proletarianize" is frequently used in critical social analysis, Marxist discourse, or studies examining class dynamics and social inequality. It serves as a reminder of the potential consequences and implications of certain economic or social systems that may result in the subjugation or proletarianization of individuals and groups.

Etymology of PROLETARIANIZE

The word "proletarianize" is derived from two roots: "proletarian" and the suffix "-ize".

The term "proletarian" originates from Latin, where "proletarius" referred to a member of the lowest social class in ancient Rome. The "proletarii" were considered the "producers of offspring" who had little or no property and instead contributed to society through their reproductive abilities. Over time, the term "proletarian" evolved to represent the working class in Marxist theory, referring to those who do not own the means of production and thus have to sell their labor to survive.

The suffix "-ize" is a productive suffix in the English language that comes from Old French and Latin. When added to a noun, it forms a verb indicating the action of making someone or something resemble or become associated with the noun.

Conjugate verb Proletarianize

CONDITIONAL

I would proletarianize

you would proletarianize

he/she/it would proletarianize

we would proletarianize

they would proletarianize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be proletarianizing

you would be proletarianizing

he/she/it would be proletarianizing

we would be proletarianizing

they would be proletarianizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have proletarianize

you would have proletarianize

he/she/it would have proletarianize

we would have proletarianize

they would have proletarianize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been proletarianizing

you would have been proletarianizing

he/she/it would have been proletarianizing

we would have been proletarianizing

they would have been proletarianizing

FUTURE

I will proletarianize

you will proletarianize

he/she/it will proletarianize

we will proletarianize

they will proletarianize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be proletarianizing

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he/she/it will be proletarianizing

we will be proletarianizing

they will be proletarianizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have proletarianized

you will have proletarianized

he/she/it will have proletarianized

we will have proletarianized

they will have proletarianized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been proletarianizing

you will have been proletarianizing

he/she/it will have been proletarianizing

we will have been proletarianizing

they will have been proletarianizing

IMPERATIVE

you proletarianize

we let´s proletarianize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to proletarianize

PAST

I proletarianized

you proletarianized

he/she/it proletarianized

we proletarianized

they proletarianized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was proletarianizing

you were proletarianizing

he/she/it was proletarianizing

we were proletarianizing

they were proletarianizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

proletarianized

PAST PERFECT

I had proletarianized

you had proletarianized

he/she/it had proletarianized

we had proletarianized

they had proletarianized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been proletarianizing

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he/she/it had been proletarianizing

we had been proletarianizing

they had been proletarianizing

PRESENT

I proletarianize

you proletarianize

he/she/it proletarianizes

we proletarianize

they proletarianize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am proletarianizing

you are proletarianizing

he/she/it is proletarianizing

we are proletarianizing

they are proletarianizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

proletarianizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have proletarianized

you have proletarianized

he/she/it has proletarianized

we have proletarianized

they have proletarianized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been proletarianizing

you have been proletarianizing

he/she/it has been proletarianizing

we have been proletarianizing

they have been proletarianizing